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ADB Magazine

Mitch Lees

For over 50 years, Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine (ADB) has been the dirt bike rider's bible. Since 1975, we've delivered the ultimate monthly hit of off-road action - bike tests, tech tips, racing, interviews, and jaw-dropping photography. Trusted, respected, and fuelled by pure passion, ADB is the one-stop shop for every rider who lives and breathes dirt bikes!

And now we have a podcast! That’s right — ADB just fired up a podcast. Every week we’ll drop straight into your headphones with everything that makes the dirt world awesome: fresh industry news, topical stories that concern you as-they-happen, raw bike tests, honest product reviews, juicy behind-the-scenes stories, and riders telling it like it is. If it happens in the dirt, we’re talking about it.

So whether you’re on the tools in the shed, driving to the track, or just dreaming about your next ride, tune in and get your fix of all things ADB. This is the one podcast every dirt biker needs in their rotation.

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August 18 · 1 hr 22 min
EP#75 - Rob Nowak on 2026 Romaniacs
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the ADB Podcast, Mitch Lees sits down with Rob Nowak to unpack his incredible journey to racing the Ultimate Adventure class at Red Bull Romaniacs on a KTM 890 Adventure R. After years of trying to conquer Romaniacs — including broken bones, shoulder reconstructions and a broken tailbone that ended his 2025 attempt before he'd even left Australia — Rob finally arrived in Romania healthy in 2026, only to discover his entire box of race parts was stuck in customs. What followed was a mad scramble involving KTM Australia, KTM Austria and the wider riding community just to get him onto the start line.
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August 17 · 5 min
EP#74 - 2026 Yamaha WR300F Tested!
Send us Fan Mail Check out what we thought of Chris Watson's Yamaha WR300F which is a 2026 Yamaha WR250F with the Athena kit in it. We grabbed ADB Editor Mitch Lees and ADB's Chief Tester Jeff Briggs to see what they thought after hooping off the bike and still at the track.
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August 14 · 59 min
EP#73 - Corey Hammond on heading to the Dakar Rally, Baja and Finke 2026.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the ADB Podcast, we sit down with 2025 Finke Desert Race winner Corey Hammond for a wild chat about where he’s been and where he wants his racing career to go next. Corey opens up about his ambition to move into rally racing and ultimately become a long-term Dakar competitor, plus his experiences racing Baja and why international desert and rally racing is firmly on his radar. We also dive into the incredible highs and lows of his last two Finke campaigns — from winning the whole thing as a privateer in 2025 to returning as defending champion with Factory Honda in 2026 and having his race turned upside down. Corey shares some crazy behind-the-scenes stories from both years, what becoming King of the Desert did for his career, and why Finke could ultimately be the launching pad for much bigger things overseas.
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August 10 · 6 min
EP#72 - 2026 GASGAS EC 300 GP Tested!
Send us Fan Mail We managed to get our hands on a 2026 GASGAS EC 300 GP, which is the up-spec model in the GASGAS two-stroke range, to see if it is worth the extra coin. We stuck the mic under the nose of ADB Editor Mitch Lees and Dirtbike Burrito's Jeremy Cowley as soon as they hopped off the bike to see what they thought. Here's there raw feedback.
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August 3 · 8 min
EP#71 - 2026 Kawasaki KX250 Test!
Send us Fan Mail We grabbed a 2026 Kawasaki KX250 and stuck our Enduro Editor Geoff Braico on one to see if he could turn one of the best handling motocross bikes into an agile, easy-to-ride bush race bike. Here's how he's tracking after a few months with the bike.
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July 31 · 57 min
EP#70 - Jed Beaton on 2026 season, Supercross and MXoN!
Send us Fan Mail Fresh off wrapping up the 2026 ProMX MX1 Championship, Jed Beaton joins the ADB Podcast for an exclusive look behind one of the most rewarding title victories of his career. After finishing runner-up in heartbreaking fashion in 2024 and seeing a broken femur end his championship charge in 2025, Beaton finally completed the comeback, putting together a dominant 2026 season to secure the crown with a round to spare. We also look ahead to what's next, discussing his plans for the upcoming Supercross season, whether he'll represent Australia at the Motocross of Nations, and what it took mentally and physically to overcome the setbacks of the past few years.
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July 27 · 31 min
EP#68 - 2026 Triumph Tiger 1200 Test!
Send us Fan Mail We gave a pair of Triumph Tiger 1200s to Jeremy Cowley from Dirtbike Burrito Podcast and his old man Nev to see how far they could go in a month. Turns out they squeezed 6000km out of them! After it was all said and done, we sat down with them around the fire when they returned to get some raw feedback on what they thought of the Triumph Tiger 1200. Here it is!
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July 27 · 1 hr 26 min
EP#69 - Aus ProMX Wrap, Rd7 Conondale with Danny Ham and Jeff briggs.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mitch and the ADB crew break down a huge Round 7 of the 2026 Penrite ProMX Championship from Conondale. We unpack Jed Beaton wrapping up the MX1 Championship with a round to spare, Aaron Tanti's emotional return to the top step of the podium, Nathan Crawford's sensational Factory Honda ride that included a moto win, and Kyle Webster proving once again he's one of the fastest riders in the country despite just missing the overall. We also dive into the ever-entertaining MX2 class, with another action-packed day of racing, along with all the standout performances, disappointments and paddock talking points from one of the best rounds of the season. Plus we break down MX3 and Lachlan Turner's impressive 2026 season.
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July 21 · 5 min
EP#66 - 2026 Beta 300 X-Pro Review!
Send us Fan Mail We caught up with ADB Editor Mitch Lees at the track as soon as he hopped off the 2026 Beta 300 X-Pro to see what he thought. If you're in the market for a new two-stroke, have a listen!
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July 20 · 1 hr 5 min
EP#65 - Blake Bohannon on his 85cc World Championship and being labelled the next "big thing"
Send us Fan Mail Fresh off becoming the 2026 FIM Junior Motocross World Champion, Blake Bohannon joins the ADB Podcast to relive the biggest moment of his young career. The 13-year-old Aussie sensation talks us through his incredible weekend in the Czech Republic, where he won both 85cc motos to become just the third Australian ever to claim the prestigious title. We also dive into Blake's journey from racing in regional NSW to taking on the world's best juniors, the work that's gone into earning the "next big thing" tag, and where he wants his career to go from here. It's an honest chat with one of Australia's brightest motocross prospects as he reflects on becoming a world champion and the exciting road that lies ahead.
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July 16 · 24 min
EP#64 - Don River Dash Preview with Ben Grabham
Send us Fan Mail Thinking about racing the Don River Dash? In this episode of the ADB Podcast, four-time Finke winner and ADB's longest-serving tester Ben "Grabbo" Graham joins Mitch to preview one of Australia's fastest and most exciting off-road races. Grabbo explains what makes the Don River Dash unique, how the course compares to other desert events, and the bike setup changes riders should be making before they hit the start line. We also break down who to watch, the biggest challenges competitors will face, and the riding techniques that can make or break your race. Whether you're lining up on the grid, heading to Bowen to spectate, or simply love desert racing, this episode is packed with practical advice and insider knowledge from one of Australia's most accomplished off-road racers.
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July 16 · 41 min
EP#63 - 2026 Hattah Desert Race wrap with Korey McMahon
Send us Fan Mail Fresh off defending his Hattah Desert Race crown, Korey McMahon joins the ADB Podcast to break down one of the most dominant performances of his career. Korey talks us through his perfect weekend, from topping the Prologue and Shootout to controlling the four-hour race, while explaining how the wet conditions, changing fuel strategy and brutal track shaped this year's event. We also dive into the journey that led him to become a two-time Hattah winner, including the controversial decision to put his Finke ambitions on hold and focus on becoming Australia's fastest desert racer. Along the way, Korey shares plenty of behind-the-scenes stories about bike setup, training, life with the KTM DM31 Racing Team, and what's next as he continues to chase success in Australia's toughest off-road events.
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July 15 · 1 hr 6 min
EP#62 - ProMX Wrap Rd6 at Traralgon with Danny Ham and Mitch Lees
Send us Fan Mail Round six of the 2026 Penrite ProMX Championship at Traralgon delivered and epic weekend of racing, with Jed Beaton tightening his grip on the MX1 title after another dominant 1-1 performance. Alex Larwood continued his march towards the MX2 crown with a perfect day of his own, Seth Morrow broke through for his maiden MX3 overall victory, while Lachlan Turner maintained her unbeaten MXW season despite a bruising opening-race clash with Charli Cannon. (ProMX) In this episode, we break down all the winners and losers from Traralgon, who impressed, who struggled and what it all means heading into the business end of the championship. From Beaton's vice-like grip on MX1 to the championship shake-ups across the support classes, plus the standout rides, biggest surprises and talking points, we've got everything you need to know from one of the most pivotal rounds of the 2026 ProMX season.
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July 2 · 1 hr 31 min
EP#61 - Tye Simmonds - Part 1 - growing up in Bourke, racing MX here and in the US and more.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the ADB Podcast, Mitch catches up with former factory motocross racer Tye Simmonds to look back on a career that took him from his home in Bourke, NSW to competing at the highest level of the sport in Australia and the US. Tye shares how he first got into riding, the people who helped him along the way, and what it was like signing his first professional contract. We also dive into his years racing motocross at home and overseas, the challenges of making it as a professional racer, and ultimately why he decided to step away from the sport. It's an honest conversation packed with stories from one of Australia's most respected racers, covering the highs, the setbacks, and life after motocross.
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June 25 · 29 min
EP#60 - Campbell Hall 2026 Finke Campaign Wrap
Send us Fan Mail We got the chance to sit down with 2026 Finke runner-up Campbell Hall and ask him how he does it! As a privateer, he does a stellar job keeping up with the factory teams with bigger budgets. This is Campbell's story from the 2026 Finke Desert Race.
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June 22 · 1 hr 15 min
EP#59 - AEC Round 7/8 Wrap with Lyndon Snodgrass and Jeff Briggs
Send us Fan Mail ADB's Mitch Lees and co-host Jeff Briggs talk all the things that went on behind the scenes at Rounds 7 and 8 of the Australian Enduro Championship (AEC) at Casterton, Vic and catch up with ring-in Lyndon Snodgrass who's back from racing in the US. Snoddy talks Casterton and Hattah and what's in store coming up for him.
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May 19 · 1 hr
EP#58 - AEC RD5/6 Review with Wil Ruprecht
Send us Fan Mail ADB's Mitch Lees is joined by co-host Jeff Briggs and special guest Yamaha's Wil Ruprecht, who has won every round of the Australian Enduro Championship in 2026, to discuss everything that happened at QMP on the weekend and all the things that might hav happened you probably didn't know!
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May 15 · 47 min
EP#57 - Wildwood becomes World Hard Enduro point score round!
Send us Fan Mail The Wildwood Rock Extreme Hard Enduro has become a point score round of the World Hard Enduro Championship but what does that mean of local Aussies racing the series? We sit down with Wildwood Event Manager Steve Braznell who explains the Pros and Cons of becoming a point score round, how it all came about, what it means to Australia's best hard enduro event and how you can get in on the action.
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May 11 · 1 hr 27 min
EP#56 - ProMX Rd3 Gillman Wrap with Kyle Webster, Danny Ham and Jeff Briggs
Send us Fan Mail ProMX Rd3 winner, Honda's Kyle Webster joins ADB's Mitch Lees and Jeff Briggs as well as ProMX commentator Danny Ham to break down the weekend of racing in Gillman, South Australia. Hear all the things you may have missed as Kyle talks about finally breaking Jed Beaton's win streak.
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May 7 · 15 min
EP#55 - Yamaha YZ450F v Triumph TF450-X TESTED!
Send us Fan Mail How similar are the Yamaha YZ450F and Triumph TF450-X? Both have KYB suspension and both have alloy frames so we put the up against each other to find out. Hint, they're nothing alike....
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